Anyone starting / or currently with a BMI over 50

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I'm just looking to chat with others who have a lot to loose .
It feels daunting,and it's going to be expensive.
I'm currently week 3 on monjroro

You would be most welcome to join us on this thread, OP. It is a really friendly, non-judgmental space. I started in April with a BMI of nearly 44, and it is now 32.

It must be very frustrating to have to be sedentary if you are used to being active. It is worth doing a TDEE calculation based on your current activity levels. You need a deficit of 3500 kcal to lose a pound of fat, so a daily deficit of 500 kcal will theoretically equate to a weekly 1lb loss. I have often thought that the benefit of a very high starting weight (like I had) is that it’s easier to maintain a fairly large deficit in the early days, but you might find that you need to eat fewer than 1500 kcal while you are recovering. Good luck!

Thanks I will definitely join when I get to having 5 stone to loose ,I'm so far from that at the moment tho
I haven't been able to walk without crutches for over 4 weeks now ,so just sitting around all day ,I suppose it is a miracle I actually lost 2 lbs
You have done so well loosing 10 points of your BMI

I have got sucked in a few times ,and I've tried to patiently explain how they are not a magic wand and it's still hard work,but people on those threads are not going to change their minds ,even faced with facts ,so I gave up ,and I don't read them any more

Absolutely,and my alternative to these injections is WLS ,where you stay on very small portions,and small calories,so I'm very grateful I'm able to try these injections rather than have to have WLS..
Once Im Back to some kind of movement I. Sure it will be easier

We’ll be delighted to see you whenever you’re ready to join us. I set up the threads for anyone aiming to lose a minimum of 5 stone and there are lots of posters with much more to lose.

Thanks I will definitely join when I get to having 5 stone to loose

Just fyi the thread is for people with more than 5 stone to lose - many with a lot more, some have so much to lose that they don't want to say the numbers. Some are losing quickly, some (me!) more slowly, it's all fine, a very relaxed and supportive thread for those in it for the long haul

Oh .ok ..
Sorry I do take things literally
I thought 5 stone or less to loose
Thankyou

Just ordered from Voy. Will start November 1st if it arrives on time. May change to a cheaper supplier as without discount code it is more expensive through voy.

I'm with treated
It's very expensive and no codes
I've heard about voy I read you get extras ,with it

My next injection is 5 mils ..
Hopefully starting some gentle exercise this week
So hopefully a loss soon .

Good luck, let us know how 5mls goes. I move up to 5ml next week, the excitement and apprehension will be back for me, funny how our minds work. Fingers crossed for you

Have you lost much the first 4 weeks
I lost 2 lbs .
I'd lost a stone before starting injections
But I've been on crutches for most of that first 4 weeks,so it's a blessing I didn't put weight on

My starting bmi was 54.4. I finished my first pen last week having lost 15lbs so I’ve opted to continue on 2.5mg.

It’s very hard starting with a high bmi, knowing you have such a long way to go. I’ve successfully lost in the past but can only seem to manage around 12 weeks so I’m hoping this is where mounjaro will really come into play for me. I need something to help me stick to eating in a calorie deficit for an extended period of time, possibly for life.

4lbs on the first week and 2lbs on the second, my next weigh in is due tomorrow. Losing a stone before starting is amazing, I hope you give yourself credit for that!

Thanks .you to ,your doing great

Yes it is very hard .
I have wondered if I should gone straight to WLS ,even though I definitely dont want it .
I suppose it's a mountain to climb , regardless which mountain we choose .that's brilliant that the lower dose is working so brilliantly for you , hopefully that will continue.i had planned to get to a BMI of 35 then hit the gym and do the rest myself.but I had such a bad day the other day ,when it all wore off and I was trying to eat everything in sight ,that I'm probably kidding myself, thinking I can't go it alone at some point

Can ,sorry ,not can't

You've got this. You can do it. Any loss is still a loss.
The meds will build up a bit more each time you take a dose so will hopefully help this journey to be a bit easier for you over time.
Time will move on, whether you take MJ or not, and before you know it 4,5 or 6 months will have passed and you'll see a real difference in yourself and be so glad you stuck with it.

I started with a BMI of 44 exactly 5 months ago and now it is 34.
I would never have thought I could do it but it is so worth it. I've still got some way to go but this is undoubtedly the best thing I have done for myself.

That's a amazing, you've lost ten points of your BMI .
I'd be so happy with that .
It's just a trust the process thing I think

Had COVID and flu jab today ,all good so far
Managed to book it right in-between injections,so I've a couple of days before the next one ..
Hopefully they don't effect each other

It’s a marathon not a sprint OP. Buckle up and stick with it.
Your Weight will have gone on over years , it will take a good few months to come off

I had my flu and covid jabs a day before my MJ a couple of weeks ago and I was absolutely fine. I didn’t even get a painful arm this year which was odd 😀

Day 1.

I am going to watch ‘how to’ video, have a cup of tea and then do the jab.

Weight this morning 19 stone 3lbs. BMI 41.5.

I will not weigh again now until next Monday!

I hope this works. I feel it is my last chance now I am 51 (before full menopause makes it even harder! ).

Anyone use medexpress? Voy want £200 for my next pen think this is too much. Medexpress does it for £149.

Yes absolutely,many years of yo yo dieting
This has to be the time I keep it off

That's so good .and me to ,I have been absolutely fine as well ,due to inject today